Juniper is a genus of coniferous evergreen shrubs or trees that can vary greatly in size, from 1-15 feet in height and 3 inches to 40 feet in height. They have scale-like leaves and berry-like fruits and can be identified in winter by their needles and scales. Junipers are very hardy and can tolerate a variety of conditions like salt, clay soils, and pollution. They are easy to grow and transplant and are suitable for many landscape applications due to their variability. Some popular cultivars mentioned are Old Gold, Blue Rug, Pfitzer, and Sargent junipers.